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Trina Solar and vogt solar provide solar energy for Knowlton Court

46,000-module
array to generate 11.7MW on Kent estate

Zurich,12th May, 2014 - Trina Solar Limited (“Trina Solar” or
“the Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions, and
services, today announced that it has supplied modules for a new ground-mounted
installation at the Knowlton Court estate near Canterbury, Kent.

The project, completed by vogt
solar ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of ib vogt GmbH, saw more than 46,000 individual Trina Solar
modules used in the development of an 11.7MW array. The installation was completed in time to
qualify for 1.6ROCs, before the reduction on 1 April of the available rate of
Renewable Obligation support for ground-mounted projects to 1.4ROCs/MWh.

The Knowlton Court array was the latest in a series of vogt solar
projects to use modules from Trina Solar modules, following installations completed
in 2013 at West Farm in Pembrokeshire and Old Rides in Kent. ib vogt was therefore confident in the company’s ability to deliver high-quality
products and customer service, explained ib
vogt Managing Director and CFO Carl von Braun:

“Our
experience of working with Trina Solar on large-scale projects has been hugely
positive. The high efficiency and excellent performance of the modules in all
conditions enables us to achieve greater installed capacity and design projects
in ways that are sensitive to their surroundings. In addition, we have been
able to build a strong personal relationship with the people at Trina Solar
based on their service and support,” he said.

The modules used are a combination of Trina Solar’s TSM-PC05A 250W and
255W models, with a combined generation capacity of 11.7MWp. These modules offer 15 per cent
efficiency and excellent performance in low light conditions, and are also able
to withstand snow and wind loads of up to 5,400Pa and 2,400Pa respectively.

Ben Hill, Head of Europe at Trina Solar, said: “With a number of potentially disruptive changes to market conditions
in recent months, particularly the anti-dumping Undertaking and new waste
processing compliance requirement for the PV industry, it is all the more
important for manufacturers to demonstrate to provide high-quality products and
services.

“Solar PV represents a substantial long-term investment, and as the
playing field has been leveled out for manufacturers, installers and end users
are looking for the best quality they can find. Trina Solar, with its track
record of quality, innovation, and value-added services, is well placed to
maintain its position as a reliable long-term partner. Trina Solar also takes
very seriously its responsibility to make PV a more sustainable industry, and
all modules are now fully compliant with WEEE recycling and disposal
regulations,” he continued.

Commenting on Trina Solar’s ongoing relationship with ib vogt, Hill added: “The
selection of Trina Solar modules for this project is testimony to the
manufacturing quality and customer service offered by Trina Solar, and a
vindication of the effort that goes into developing modules that not only meet
but greatly exceed international industry standards.”

-ENDS-

About Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) is a global leader in photovoltaic
modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator,
Trina Solar today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors,
utilities and developers worldwide. The company’s
industry-shaping position is based on innovation excellence, superior product
quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. For
more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

About ib vogt:

Since
2009, ib vogt has focussed on large scale solar power plants. The company’s
activities cover project development, financing, engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) and asset management
of solar power plants. As an experienced and fully integrated photovoltaic
specialist, ib vogt offers turnkey solutions for end investors. To date ib vogt
has realised plants with a total rated output of around 200 MWp. All projects
have been commissioned on time, quality and budget. ib vogt and its affiliated
companies are also invested in solar power plants with a total rated output of
approximately 80 MWp. The company operates from premises in Germany, United
Kingdom, Eastern Europe, India and South East Asia. Visit our website: www.vogt-solar.com